The Makita DHP453SFE is a 2 speed combi drill with all metal gears for greater durability. The unit benefits from 16 torque settings and a variable speed control trigger, for maximum control when used as either a screwdriver or drill. Comes with 2 x 18V 3.0Ah Li-ion LXT batteries which can be fully charged in 60 minutes. This deal is on line to collect in store. Seems very limited stock. I reserved one in Salisbury. Andover was the next nearest. None in Southampton area. I hope this may help someone out there

Thanks. And thanks to hukd I've been sat on a £15 argos voucher from last year.

Edited by: "bullerbug" 15th Feb

15th Feb

Good deal with 2 batteries -

16th Feb

-CLX202AJ-10-8V-Cordless-Combi+Impact-Driver-Kit-with-2-Li-ion-Batteries/p/169580. here is is a deal at wickes for £150 for a twin pack. Batteries only 1.5ah. Good deal but I needed the larger batteries

Edited by: "bullerbug" 16th Feb

16th Feb

Currently £145 at B&Q, bit more but may be useful if anyone can't find stock at Argos.

Also worth noting that this has the 60min charger rather than the 22min charger which could make a difference if you're going to be using it seriously.

Currently £145 at B&Q, bit more but may be useful if anyone can't find …Currently £145 at B&Q, bit more but may be useful if anyone can't find stock at Argos.Also worth noting that this has the 60min charger rather than the 22min charger which could make a difference if you're going to be using it seriously.

This is the makita super super- Entry level Drill, it's kinda naff when you have used way better stuff from makita, slow, bulky,not that powerful ,I threw mine out (just the unit of course,lol) as didn't want to bother selling it and it was just taking up space..Still. If you are coming from something not-makita it will be a world of a difference.Anyway still a good deal, as that price would get you only the batteries+charger if you bought it the regular way,

What I would do is get this kit, sell the Unit itself on ebay for circa 30 , and buy the DHP458 or DHP481 if your budget allows it.

Good deal. They are an entry level professional drill but not bad. We bought around twenty of them at work around five years ago (the previous model bhp 453, same but would not acept the new 4 and 5 ah batteries) and my two of three have failed in that time. Three year warranty. I have got a load of makita lxt stuff for home. One you have got the batteries and charger extra machine bodies are quite reasonable. This tool is quite light to handle.

Good deal. They are an entry level professional drill but not bad. We …Good deal. They are an entry level professional drill but not bad. We bought around twenty of them at work around five years ago (the previous model bhp 453, same but would not acept the new 4 and 5 ah batteries) and my two of three have failed in that time. Three year warranty. I have got a load of makita lxt stuff for home. One you have got the batteries and charger extra machine bodies are quite reasonable. This tool is quite light to handle.

Managed to pick 1 up last night from Argos.... Will replace my G series I bought last year ... I’am not a tradesman just a bit of DIY here and there . The G series will now be my screw driver while the LXT will be the workhorse.Having now purchased an LXT model with 2 batteries means I can add to my makita collection ( lol ) with bare models .... cheaper in the long fun 😊

23rd Feb

Click bait. Argos could have 200 of these in each store but they don’t because they’d rather sell something else with a higher profit margin.

Well, had it for a week. Drills holes screws things. Battery seems to hold …Well, had it for a week. Drills holes screws things. Battery seems to hold up well. Biggest disappointment that it doesn't have a little light built in. Was happy to chose it and I use it daily

seems about the same as my 5 year old b&q one than? cost about £12 back then >.<